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on home accident prevention. It is felt that this course
assists in some measure in the rehabilitation of these
patients, and it is planned to continue the course
indefinitely.
Home Safety Training
During the year a number of groups of the Girls'
Life Brigade and Girl Guides Association were trained and/or
examined in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme regarding
home safety, and also in safety badges of the parent
organisations. A number of other youth organisations also
received short courses in home accident prevention and it
is felt that training of the potential parents of the future
will be useful in long term reduction of the problem.
Advisory Service
The advisory service instituted in conjunction with
the local Group Hospital Management Committee appears to be
working smoothly and leaflets and advice have been given to
interested enquirers.
National Home Safety Campaigns
Full support and publicity has been given to the
national campaigns initiated by the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Accidents, and a number of local activities
have been instituted to highlight the particular problem
chosen.
Sight Protection Campaign (January - March)
Local Action:
1) Local opticians co-operated in displaying
posters and distributing leaflets on the
problem.
2) Supplies of leaflets sent to local schools.
Do-It-Yourself With Safety (Mid-May - September)
Local Action:
Local handyman hobbies and Do-It-Yourself shops
canvassed for display of posters and distribution
of leaflets.
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